Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score; Then to that twenty, add a hundred more: A thousand to that hundred: so kiss on, To make that thousand up a million. Treble that million, and when that is done, Let's kiss afresh, as when we first begun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker suggests multiplying kisses endlessly to express infinite love.
- In plain terms
- Keep giving kisses over and over to show how much you love someone.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical affection can be an endless way to show love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure love?
- Can affection be infinite?
Another view
Hyperbole like this is poetic and not meant literally.
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